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DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER (FULL-TIME & PART-TIME)
POSITION:
Direct Support Worker (Full-Time & Part-Time), Camphill Communities, Barrie and Angus, Ontario
SUMMARY:
The Direct Support Worker is responsible for supporting the emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical growth of Individuals living in any Camphill Communities Ontario Household. The DSW works in association with a designated house team and/or works for the team and adhere to the Ministry of Community and Social Services guidelines and Camphill Policies and Procedures.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Participate in Person Centred Planning for Individuals and assist in the implementation of their plans by respectfully supporting them.
- Work alongside Individuals and encourage them to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care and relationships.
- Ensure that Individual’s rights are maintained, explained, encouraged and respected.
- Support Individuals in specified work and activity areas, as needed.
- Participate in Person Centred Planning for Individuals and assist in the implementation of their plans by respectfully supporting them.
- Work alongside Individuals and encourage them to achieve the highest level of independence in personal care and relationships.
- Ensure that Individual’s rights are maintained, explained, encouraged and respected.
- Support Individuals in specified work and activity areas, as needed.
DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES:
- To work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment;
- Initiative and self-motivation;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Planning skills, flexibility
- To advocate for and respects confidentiality at all times
- Dependability, reliability
- To apply appropriate responses to unpredictable behaviour
- To maintain all required program records and documentation
- To advocate for and foster independence;
- A willingness to learn with and from people with disabilities
- Be open to continuous learning as required
EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be successfully trained in and possess current certifications in CPR, NVCI, First Aid, and Medication Administration
- DSW College Diploma or an equivalent diploma or degree in social sciences. Minimum two-year college program; and/or Curative Education and Social Therapy diploma or equivalent Camphill seminar and experience
- A demonstrated maturity and desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities within the Camphill Philosophy
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- A valid G driver’s license
Camphill Communities Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
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Camphill Communities
Camphill Communities is a worldwide initiative, which in Canada, supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Simcoe County. We support people in directing their own lives and in promoting partnerships, opportunities, well-being, freedom, and contributions in the community. .
Over the past eighty years, the international Camphill movement has grown to more than one hundred communities in twenty two countries, where people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities live, work and care for each other based on social, spiritual, cultural and agricultural renewal.
In each extended-family household or independent living arrangement, natural relationships form a mutually supportive environment that lead to opportunities for each person to discover and develop to their full potential.
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Amazing place with amazing people and amazing opportunities! I earn a living wage doing the work I love!
Vanessa, Residential Coordinator - Camphill Communities
I love helping people live the life they choose!
Alan, Direct Support Worker - Camphill Communities
Even during the hard times, I always feel supported!
Natasha, Community Support Worker - Camphill Communities
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© YS Social Services 2023